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Edge Software Products Documentation

Predix Edge Manager
- Predix Edge Manager Overview
- Get Started with Predix Edge Manager
- Manage Users
- Device Management
  - Device Management
    - About Edge Manager Device Management
      The Edge Manager Device Manager page is the entry point for performing many tasks, such as adding and deleting devices, moving devices, assigning devices, and viewing and filtering the device list.
    - Adding a Device to Predix Edge Manager
      When you add a device to Edge Manager, information that is specific to the device is added so that when you enroll the device with Predix Edge or Predix Edge Agent, the device can be verified through the security certificate.
    - Importing a Device List
      Import a list of devices in a CSV file format to add multiple devices to Edge Manager.
    - Searching the Device List
      You can search for devices by entering a value for device ID or name.
    - Performing Bulk Device Operations on Devices
      Use the Device Manager page to perform bulk operations like deploying edge apps, software, BOMs, and configurations, as well as executing commands, setting and removing alert policies, and assigning services to devices.
    - Editing Device Information
      Edit device details such as name, model, assigned technician, and so on.
    - Deleting Devices from Predix Edge Manager
      When you delete a device, it is completely deleted from the cloud and removed from the Edge Manager UI.
    - Assigning and Reassigning Devices to Technicians
      Assign devices to technicians so they can complete cloud enrollment using the local technician console.
    - Moving Devices to a Different Device Group
      In Edge Manager, you can move devices to a different parent group.
    - Viewing the Device Summary
      In the device summary page, you can view device details, including device ID, technician assignment, health status, and resource usage.
    - Debugging a Device
      View details about the Predix Edge bundles that are running on the device.
    - Editing Configurations
      You can edit and deploy configurations for an individual device in Edge Manager.
    - Managing Edge Apps
    - Exporting Device Details
      You can export a list of devices and their corresponding details from Edge Manager to your local machine as a CSV file.
    - Assigning Predix Services to Devices
      Assign Predix services like Time Series and Event Hub to devices.
  - Device Enrollment in the Cloud
  - Enroll a Device using Predix Edge Technician Console
  - Manage Predix Edge Manager Groups
  - Manage Devices with Filters
  - Device Operations
  - Device Models
- Deployment and Analytics
- Predix Edge Manager Commands
- Settings and Alerts
- Repository and BOM
- Data Pumps
- Connectivity and SSH
- Unsubscribe from Edge Manager
- Troubleshoot Predix Edge Manager
- Reference
- Predix Edge Manager Release Notes

Managing Edge Apps

About this task

Note: The Edge Apps tab is displayed only for devices running on Predix Edge.

Procedure

In the left navigation pane, select Device Manager > Devices.
Click the name of the device with the edge apps you want to manage.
Click the Edge Apps tab.
The Deployment Schedule table shows a list of edge apps that are scheduled for deployment, along with the corresponding details and deployment status.
The Applications table displays the edge apps that are deployed to the device and their status.
Select the action to perform.
- Click Start to start the edge app on the device.
- Click Stop to stop the edge app on the device.
- Click the trash can icon to delete an edge app from the device.
The Status column shows the results of your action, and the Timestamp column displays the time and date the action was executed.
If the device is offline, the Status is displayed as "pending" until the device is online and the action takes effect.
(Optional) Click an Application ID to view the status of individual containers contained in the edge app.
If there are errors associated with the container, click View in the Errors column to view the error message for the container.